Foster Elementary School

13900 Foster Avenue

School District

Baldwin Park Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 23, 2015

This is by far the worse school. I went to this school when I was young and thought it would be great if I sent my child there. Now it has been horrible. I complained so many times about my child being bullied by the teacher and some of the students never once have they done anything. They said they can't move my child to another teacher. I spoke to some of the parents and they had the same complains that the teachers been using cruel words as dumb stupid and yell at them in front of the classmates. My child came crying a few times where she would have to be in front of the class standing and the teacher would tell her why she forgot her homework and yell at her in front if everyone. I reported so many times and to the district nothing has been done. Many of the teachers are cruel,careless and so minus. I finally changed schools. Please send your child else where if you can.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2014

If you have a choice doesn t send your child to this school please! Almost every staff member is closed minded, rude and gossipy (especially after they get promoted: Chicana pride I guess). If you don't want to associate yourself with gang members then really don't send your child to school here. Not only are gangs VERY active in a few houses (that I know of so far) very near this school but those gang members are sending their kids there too! Once I was going to pick up my daughter and I overheard kids talking about how they re going to "blaze it" when their home. I went to this school when I was a kid myself; things have surly changed since then! Now as far as teachers go they really do care for their students they do want to see a better life for them other than the street life. The janitors are great friendly always doing their job, but like I said the environment isn t pleasant. If I could only say what needs to be said about this school, I think some major changes would occur with letting some fishy looking parents volunteer... with that being said please consider another school honestly.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2013

At one time. It was very good. Now with the districts new challenges to compete in education. The leaders are looking outward for answers, Instead of looking within their own infrastructure. By first eliminating the administrators that are poor performers. And being transparent with their students' parents.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

Great school!! Their principal, Dr. P rez (USC graduate), focuses on preparing students for college. She makes sure students attend school regularly and on time. She also has a"Coffee with the Principal"meeting once a month for parents to share their ideas or any concerns they may have. They also have college rallies and each classroom represents a college or university.Great school with such an awesome principal and great teachers too!!!
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2013

Foster is a great school with great teachers. My son is in the Dual Language Program and has exceeded my expectations. He has scored Advance Proficient in both subjects since he started taking the state tests. I thank his wonderful, caring teachers who have guided him through not only one language but the challenge of a second language. I applaud everyone at Foster School.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2011

This is by far one of the best schools I have ever volunteered at. The Principal Mrs. Perez is amazing, she stays involved and busy with school activities. She has a "Coffee with the Principal" meeting once a month where parents speak freely with her and she addresses all concerns. Mrs. Perez's passion for helping create the ultimate elementary experience for all is out of this world! One can only wish all schools would have a Mrs. Perez leading them... Baldwin Park ranks amongst the 3 top elemetary schools in town and is filled with teachers that genuinely care.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2010

I am Very Blessed to have my kids go to this School, Teachers a great and the Principal is a People person!